1st Executive are working with one of the most iconic global automotive manufacturers in the world, who are seeking to recruit a Marketing Procurement Category Lead to join the procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for upward track procurement individuals to join their rapidly expanding Commercial team during an exciting period of transformation.

Title: Marketing Category Manager

Location: SurreySalary: Up to £50k + Bonus + Benefits

Role:

Full procurement life-cycle responsibility and autonomy for sourcing of high quality, value for money goods and services utilising best-in-class practices.

Monitor and manage relationships, performance and synergies across the supplier base to improve capability and effectiveness.

Develop and lead negotiation strategies for large and complex projects and contracts, influencing and challenging authority where necessary.

Act as the liaison with their suppliers, ensuring stakeholder requirements and concerns are fully understood and ensure these are fed back during the appropriate stages to the suppliers